I’m no longer a Republican, I am a proud independent (who votes a straight Republican Party line in every election)

I wonder how many people are going to fall for this one:

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson says he’s “out” of the Republican Party moving forward, arguing the GOP no longer reflects his views.

Why it matters: The public split underscores growing fractures inside the broad MAGA coalition President Trump built, as his Iran war and handling of the economy continue to divide Republicans.

What they’re saying: “I’m out,” Carlson said on an episode of the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast that aired Thursday but gained traction online Monday.

• “And if I’m out, then I think a lot of other people are out.”
• “I would not support the Republican Party. There’s no chance I would support the Republican Party,” Carlson said, adding that the GOP has “betrayed” voters by prioritizing Israel’s national security over America’s.
• “How could I or any American voter support a political party that’s not loyal to the United States. That puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens. It’s not possible to vote for people like that, and I’m not going to.”

Zoom in: Carlson says he’s been a fierce defender of the GOP for 35 years, but can no longer do so.

And now, the part that actually matters:

He says he also won’t support Democrats and is unsure how he’ll vote moving forward.

I’m not!

People who are nominal independents who are completely consistent partisan voters are the fastest growing section of the American electorate, and for reactionary pundits it’s a nice little grift. Remember when he was claiming to “hate” Trump in 2023? A lot of people who should know better won’t!